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For a getaway filled with starry nights, scenic views and cozy evenings spent in front of the fire, head to Keystone, Colorado. This Rocky Mountain town may be most famous for its winter sports -- it’s home to the Keystone Resort, which encompasses three mountains and features 135 trails across 3,148 skiable acres. But summer visitors also find plenty of romantic activities to kindle -- or rekindle -- that spark.

Stay

Snuggle up at the Keystone Lodge and Spa (summithotels.com). Set on the shores of Keystone Lake, this upscale lodge offers rooms with private balconies overlooking the lake and the Rocky Mountains. The lodge has four restaurants, a lounge, a pool and indoor and outdoor hot tubs. Request a loft suite with a king-sized bed. For mountain views that won’t break your budget, stay at the Arapahoe Inn (arapahoeinn.com). The hotel’s romantic amenities include a log-lined lobby with fireplace, a sauna and a hot tub overlooking the mountain. Winter guests receive free continental breakfasts.

Dine

Nothing says romance quite like sharing a pot of melted cheese – especially when you’re eating it at the top of a mountain. To get to Der Fondue Chessel (keystoneresort.com), guests take a gondola ride to the top of the North Peak. This European-style eatery offers cheese, vegetable and meat fondue courses, followed by a decadent chocolate course. Ask for a seat in front of the fireplace as you listen to live musical entertainment. Also at the top of the North Peak, Alpenglow Stube (keystoneresort.com) offers contemporary American cuisine, served at an elevation of 11,444 feet. At dinner, this eatery offers four-, six- or seven-course menus that change daily.

Outdoors

No getaway to Keystone would be complete without time spent in nature. In summer, head to Keystone Stables (summitcove.com) and take a guided horseback ride through the Arapahoe National Forest. Tours last one or two hours and no riding experience is necessary. Winter guests can snuggle under a warm blanket on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Keystone’s two high-speed, enclosed gondolas operate year-round. Take a ride to the top of Decurm Mountain for summer hiking or winter skiing. From the top of Keystone Mountain, you can gaze at the Ten Mile Range, the Continental Divide and Lake Dillon.

Relax

Relax together at the Serenity Spa and Salon (serenitycolorado.com). This River Run Village spa offers packages for men and women that include massage, hand and body treatments, facials and lunch. After your spa treatments, spend a leisurely afternoon browsing the shops in Keystone Village. From Southwestern silver jewelry to resort wear, hand-knit sweaters to Colorado souvenirs, you’ll find it in Keystone’s many shops and boutiques. For more local culture, take the scenic six-mile drive to Dillon and see a show at the Lake Dillon Theatre Company (lakedillontheatre.org). The venue hosts plays, musicals and comedy shows, as well as free outdoor concerts during summer.

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Based in the Southwest, Linsay Evans writes about a range of topics, from parenting to gardening, nutrition to fitness, marketing to travel. Evans holds a Master of Library and Information Science and a Master of Arts in anthropology.